A number of articles discussing Bill S-7’s predecessor, Bill C-35, have said that it is not currently possible to sue an individual or a non-state organization without this bill.21 However, as noted by Edward Belobaba, the lawyer who assisted in drafting a private member’s bill on this topic for Senator Tkachuk, victims can theoretically already seek damages from non-state actors for their support of terrorist activities or organizations.
Or, dans les faits, comme l’a fait remarquer Edward Belobaba, l’avocat qui a aidé le sénateur Tkachuk à rédiger un projet de loi d’initiative parlementaire sur cette question, les victimes peuvent déjà, en théorie, demander des dommages-intérêts aux acteurs non étatiques qui soutiennent des activités ou des organisations terroristes.